SAAT 2027 (Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission Test) is the entrance test of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, for its B.Tech, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, law, management and postgraduate programmes. SOA has not announced the 2027 dates. Going by 2026, applications should open in December 2026 and the Round 1 test should be held in May 2027.
SAAT 2027
This page covers the SAAT 2027 programmes, expected dates and rounds, how to apply, eligibility, the programme-wise test pattern and how SOA selects students.
| Full name | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Admission Test (SAAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar |
| Exam level | University level; open to candidates from across India |
| Courses / Purpose | Admission to SOA's B.Tech, pharmacy, nursing, agriculture, law, management, computer application and PG programmes |
| Exam date | Round 1 expected May 2027; further rounds follow (2026 Round 1: 8 to 15 May 2026) |
| Application | Expected to open December 2026, online only; not announced yet |
| Eligibility | Class 12 for UG, diploma for lateral entry, bachelor's degree for PG; programme-wise rules apply |
| Mode | Mainly multiple choice questions |
| Questions and marks | 60 questions for most programmes, 120 for M.Sc Agriculture (2026 syllabus); marks not published |
| Official website | admission.soa.ac.in |
Which programmes can you join through SAAT 2027?
SAAT is used for admission to the programmes of SOA’s constituent institutes in Bhubaneswar. In 2026, SOA declared SAAT results for these programmes:
| Area | Programmes (SAAT 2026 results) |
|---|---|
| Engineering and computing | B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), M.Tech (several specialisations), BCA, MCA |
| Management | BBA, Integrated MBA, MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration), MBA (AI and DS) |
| Law | BA LLB (H), BBA LLB (H), LLB (H), LLM |
| Pharmacy | B.Pharm, B.Pharm (Lateral Entry), M.Pharm |
| Nursing | B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing |
| Agriculture | B.Sc (H) Agriculture, M.Sc Agriculture |
| Hotel management | BHMCT, MBA (Hospitality Management) |
| Sciences | Integrated M.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Others | Paramedical sciences and veterinary sciences (separate rounds in 2026) |
MBBS, BDS, MD/MS and MDS seats at SOA are not filled through SAAT. They are filled only through NEET, with counselling by DGHS. SOA also admits students through JEE Main and CUET, as listed on its admission website.
SAAT 2027 Important Dates
SOA has not released the SAAT 2027 schedule. SAAT is held in several rounds: in 2026 there were Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, two Stray Vacancy phases and two Veterinary rounds. Round 1 applications opened on 7 December 2025 and the Round 1 test ran from 8 to 15 May 2026, so similar months are expected for 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application (Round 1) | December 2026 Expected |
| Round 1 test | May 2027 Expected |
| Round 1 B.Tech result | May 2027 Expected |
| Round 2 test | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for SAAT 2027
You apply online on the SOA admission website. Each round has its own application window, and the 2027 form is expected to open in December 2026. The steps below follow SOA’s instructions for the 2026 form.
Apply Online for SAAT 2027
Applications for SAAT 2027 are expected in December 2026.
- Check the eligibility rules for the programme you want before you start the form.
- Open the SAAT page on the SOA admission website and choose the online application form for the open round.
- Fill in all details carefully. SOA does not accept incomplete forms.
- Upload a recent colour passport-size photo, your Class 10 mark sheet and, if applicable, your caste certificate. Each file must be under 1 MB in PNG, GIF, JPG or JPEG format.
- Submit the form. SOA sends the acknowledgement to your email ID and/or mobile number.
- Keep checking your email: SOA allots the application number later, after it processes the forms.
SOA’s admission pages do not list an application fee for SAAT 2026, so check the fee on the form when the 2027 window opens. Submitting the form does not guarantee admission.
Who can apply for SAAT 2027?
Eligibility depends on the programme. SOA’s rules, in short:
- B.Tech, B.Pharm and B.Sc Agriculture: entry after Class 12 (10+2); the B.Tech merit list uses marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and the B.Pharm and B.Sc Agriculture lists use Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
- Lateral entry: diploma holders in engineering and technology, pharmacy or hotel management can join the regular B.Tech, B.Pharm or BHMCT course under the lateral entry scheme through SAAT.
- PG programmes (MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Pharm, LLM, M.Sc Nursing): a bachelor’s degree (the degree certificate is checked at final admission).
- You can appear for SAAT only once per programme.
The minimum marks for each programme are set in SOA’s eligibility rules, and admission can be cancelled at any stage if you do not meet them.
What is the SAAT 2027 exam pattern?
SAAT is mainly a multiple choice test, and the paper depends on the programme you apply for. The 2026 syllabus gives these sections and question counts:
| Programme | Sections | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (20 each) | 60 |
| B.Pharm, B.Sc Agriculture | Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics (20 each) | 60 |
| B.Sc Nursing | Aptitude for Nursing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English (12 each) | 60 |
| BBA, BCA, Integrated MBA | English, GK and current affairs, numerical aptitude, logical reasoning (15 each) | 60 |
| BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB | English 10, GK 10, numerical aptitude 10, legal aptitude 15, logical reasoning 15 | 60 |
| BHMCT | Reasoning, service aptitude, English, GK, general science, numerical aptitude (10 each) | 60 |
| MBA, MBA (HA), MBA (HM), M.Sc (except Biotechnology) | Verbal reasoning 20, analytical reasoning 20, GK 5, comprehension 7, computer fundamentals 8 | 60 |
| LLM | Legal theory 10, constitutional law 15, criminal law 15, torts 10, contracts 10 | 60 |
| Integrated M.Sc Biotechnology | Botany 24, Zoology 24, Chemistry 12 | 60 |
| M.Sc Biotechnology | Biotechnology 48, Chemistry 12 | 60 |
| M.Sc Agriculture | Part A: 100 general questions; Part B: 20 crop-specific questions | 120 |
SOA’s admission pages and syllabus do not state the test duration, marks per question or negative marking. Unit-wise topics are on the SAAT 2027 syllabus page.
How does SOA select students after SAAT 2027?
SOA prepares a separate merit list for each programme group from the SAAT result, and seats are given strictly by rank, subject to seats left in each discipline at counselling.
- B.Tech merit list: marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- B.Sc Agriculture and B.Pharm merit lists: marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
- Separate lists for lateral entry, each PG programme (branch-wise for M.Tech and M.Sc), BHMCT, law, BBA, BCA, Integrated MBA and nursing programmes.
- Counselling is held online or offline; SOA announces the process after ranks are published.
- At final admission, all original certificates are verified.
Rank cards and counselling steps are on the SAAT 2027 result page.
SAAT Official Notices and Downloads
- LINKSAAT 2026 Syllabus PDF, all programmes (latest) (1 December 2025)Official site · soadu.box.comOpen
- LINKSAAT official website (SOA admissions)Official site · admission.soa.ac.inOpen